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Overview |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, Georgia | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
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| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spsu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,417 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,722 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,390 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,562 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,879 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,535 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,212 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 65.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required | ||
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Academics |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | NaN | ||
| % Women | NaN | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Polytechnic State University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Polytechnic State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (0 students vs. 0 students)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Polytechnic State University or KSU?
- Southern Polytechnic State University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,417.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Southern Polytechnic State University than Kennesaw State University ($15,722.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Polytechnic State University than KSU ($10,562 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Polytechnic State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,390 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Polytechnic State University than Kennesaw State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Polytechnic State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($5,879 vs. $5,161)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Polytechnic State University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Southern Polytechnic State University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Polytechnic State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Southern Polytechnic State University has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than KSU (62.5%)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Polytechnic State University or KSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Southern Polytechnic State University (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/